Proverbs 4:21
Don't lose sight of them; think about them deeply,
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart.
In Context
20My son, pay attention to what I tell you; listen to the words I'm saying.
22for they are life to anyone who finds them, and make the whole body healthy.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 4:9Just make sure to be very careful, and really watch what you do, so you don't forget the things you've seen. Keep them in mind as long as you live. Teach them to your children and grandchildren.
Proverbs 2:1My son, if you accept what I say and value my instructions,
Proverbs 3:3Hold on to kindness and truth. Tie them around your neck; write them in your mind.
Proverbs 6:21Keep them always in mind. Tie them around your neck.
Proverbs 7:3Tie them to your fingers; write them in your mind.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 4:21-27
Parental Instructions. 20 My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. 21 Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart. 22 For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh. 23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. 24 Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee. 25 Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee. 26 Ponder the path of thy feet, and… Read the whole commentary →